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A temple hall set for a wedding ritual with garlanded figures seated on golden thrones. On the left, a priest in an orange-red cloth sits near a brick-like fire arrangement with brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings. Along the right and centre, several deity murti or figures in pink, maroon and red silk are heavily decorated with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands and rudraksha-style necklaces. A standing man in an orange turban and a flowing wrap stands near the thrones. A small seated figure in a red shawl sits on a red throne at the back left. White tiled floor, red petals scattered on the ground, dark red curtain behind.

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December 25 20132013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25A temple-style ritual hall with a white tiled floor and a red curtain behind. In the foreground a monk in orange robes sits cross-legged before a spread of fruits, coconuts, sugarcane, plates of sweets, flowers and a brass vessel as a puja offering. A second monk in orange sits beside him. Along the right and centre, several ornate golden thrones hold deity murtis and figures dressed in red, pink and purple silk, all heavily garlanded with yellow, orange and red marigold flower strands. A standing man in an orange turban and red-and-gold dhoti, wearing a garland, stands near the thrones. Scattered flower petals lie on the floor. On the left a seated figure in red garments sits on a gold-and-red throne flanked by a lion, with a second seated figure in red nearby.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25A ceremonial hall during a Meenakshi Kalyanam-style ritual. In the foreground, a priest in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala tends a small brick fire pit with a flame, beside silver bowls, fruit, flowers and offerings on a green leaf. Along the right, several seated figures in red, pink and purple garments are heavily garlanded with yellow and red flowers; they appear to be deity murtis on draped seats rather than living people. A man in an orange turban and red-orange dhoti stands at the far right, adorned with flower garlands. At upper left, a seated figure in red and gold sits on a gold-and-red throne flanked by golden lion figures, with a garland draped over the throne back. Incense smoke rises at left.2013-12-25Ceremonial stage at a temple hall with a maroon velvet drape and gold-framed thrones decorated with marigold garlands. Two central figures in red and pink silk sit on a raised seat, flanked by garlanded deity murti and figures in pink and purple. At left, a figure in saffron sits on a red-and-gold throne while two priests in saffron and orange cloth sit on the floor before a ritual setup of brick-lined fire pit, dried sticks, brass vessels, fruit and flowers. Standing attendants in saffron and white with turbans complete the scene.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25A ceremonial temple-style scene in a bright hall with a white floor. On the left, a figure in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits behind a small brick fire pit with a flame, performing a homa with offerings in brass bowls, fruits, a coconut and a green leaf. Behind him, a seated man in a dark robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate red and gold throne decorated with yellow and white garlands. At the right, several priests in red, pink and orange garments with turbans and gold-trimmed cloth stand before a large gold-framed alcove holding a deity murti draped in red and adorned with flower garlands, offering cloth and flowers. Two orange-clad attendants flank the central fire area, and a few other seated devotees sit near the throne.2013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25December 25 20132013-12-25